Trying Not to Try book summary

Trying Not to Try Edward Slingerland

 Look at Chinese Philosophy through the Philosopher's Eye and make life happy.

This summary tells you that some things in life should be allowed to happen. Destiny also decides many things in life. So if you also want to live life with a light mind. Then this summary will be of great help to you. 

 Who is this book for?

- Young people who want to be happy in life

- People who are bored with their life 

-Readers who are interested in Chinese philosophy

Who is this book for?

 - Young people who want to be happy in life

 - People who are bored with their life

 - Readers who are interested in Chinese Philosophy 

About author

The author of this book is 'Edward Slingerland'. The author is also an academic writer. Along with this, he also has mastery over Chinese Thought.

chapter 1:

What is the concept of Effortless Work? 

In today's era, most of us are leading a life full of stress. We make our life so complicated that we are not able to be happy. Our dedication towards work is so much that most of our time goes to the office. Due to this, we do not have time for our own happiness. So now the question arises that what should we do?

 According to the principle of Ancient China, we should first choose a meaningful goal in life. If you also want to know how to live life in the present? Then this summary is for you only. When was the last time you gave your time to a sport? Or when was the last time you laughed for no reason? If you don't want to think about it. Still, you should think about it. Chinese Philosophers also tell about this that there is a relationship between the human body and mind. But most people think that the mind runs according to Thoughts. 

The Chinese Philosopher tells this that we should not look at the mind and body separately. We should try that our mind and body can work in the same direction. Simultaneously, while writing this book, the author asks to look at another Chinese philosophy. The name of that philosophy is 'Taoism'. According to this Chinese philosophy, a person should live his life according to the flow of the universe.

chapter 2:

Great power is also created from the concept of effortless work, a term that runs in Chinese Philosophy. 

 It is called the 'D' term. It means power, miracle, and charisma. Chinese Philosophy states that people who have the ' D ' concept. Their mindset remains different. Philosophers say that 'D' is the source of power and influence. When any leader reaches this state of mind. 

Then he is not afraid of anyone. Why is he not afraid? The reason behind this is clear. The reason behind this is that when the leader reaches that state of mind, then people start following him. The author of this book explains that even if you are average. But if you have such a mindset. 

Then no one can stop you in life. This type of mindset makes you stand out as a leader. Now here the question must be coming to your mind that why do we get attracted to the people of the 'D' mindset? The reason behind this is that the mind of the people of this type of mindset works differently. They give more importance to the voice of their heart. 

There is a more natural instinct in their decisions. Whenever there is 'D' inside someone, then you also start seeing spontaneity in his decisions. According to Chinese Philosopher 'Csikszentmihalyi' if you want this kind of spontaneity. Then you should keep challenging yourself continuously. If you always keep challenging yourself, then you will also be able to see the change inside yourself with power.

To change yourself, it is very important to challenge yourself. 

That's why Chinese Philosopher also tells that to live a happy life, try to give yourself a meaningful goal. Philosopher 'Confucius' developed a theory. The intention behind developing this theory was that how can a perfect human being be created? He named this theory 'Confucianism'.

 According to this theory, if you want to work on becoming a perfect human being. Then you have to keep working on your mind too continuously. needed. Simply put, then you need to strengthen your willpower more. According to this theory, the stronger the willpower of a human being. The personality of that person also becomes much better. Along with this, it was told in this theory that to become a better person, you should keep working on yourself. 

You should always try that how can you gain maximum knowledge? Along with this, you should also try to understand different cultures. According to this theory, if you try to understand the culture. Then you will get to learn a lot of new things too. Culture will teach you how to behave in public. Along with this, it has also been told in this theory that to get your brain working at full potential. You need to practice continuously.

chapter 3:

According to the concept of ' Taoism '

 Chinese Philosopher ' Confucius ', the path to heaven or happiness passes through social conduct. According to them, you cannot reach happiness without being associated with society. But there is another philosopher. Who has introduced everyone to a philosophy like 'Taoism'. His name is Laozi.

 According to Laozi, the best way to reach Heaven is to forget all that society has taught you. But here the question arises that if we forget all that then what should we do? For this, Laozi says that you just have to try to return to basic human nature. Try to understand this philosophy in simple words, then we understand that a person should try to stay in raw form. 

It is clearly told in this theory that the more you try to get away from the artificial world, the more you will find yourself closer to happiness. As an example, they try to explain that suppose we have a car. We are satisfied with that as of now. But our satisfaction will remain till then. Until our neighbor has a new car. As soon as our neighbor gets a new car, we will start seeing many shortcomings in our old car. Why does this happen? This happens because we do not know which world we keep trying to put ourselves in.

 It has been clearly told in this philosophy that by living such a life, you will never be able to feel real happiness. That's why Laozi says that to be happy we should think more than our unconscious mind. We should try to relax.

Situations are like this many times in life. When we don't need to think much. Then it is necessary that we recognize such a situation and put our mind in relax mode. If we are successful in doing this then no situation will be difficult for us. Along with this, we should also not forget that there are not as many difficulties in human life. We create more problems for ourselves than that by overthinking.

chapter 2:

The concept of ' Wu - Wei ' can be found in Balanced and Flexible Life

 First, you have tried to understand the points of the two philosophers. If his words seem a little extreme to you. So now the time has come for you to try to understand the philosophy of another philosopher. His philosophy is not extreme. His name is Mencius. According to them, if you are 'Wu-Wei' then you do not need to bring any change in yourself. There is only one task in front of you. That is, understand this thing and try to take it forward. According to Mencius, instead of immediately looking for Wu-Wei within you, you should look for a good teacher. You try to reach the concept of Wu-Wei only with the help of that teacher. 

In this philosophy, the philosopher tells that if you try to take the help of a good teacher, then you will also see the growth of Imagination Power in you. Therefore, to increase your Imagination Power, it is most important that you take the help of a good teacher. 

Still don't know if you are doing it right or not? Are you still scared of failing? Then ask yourself, where is the motivation coming from inside you? For this, you have to try to see your situation realistically. You have to see what you are doing. How useful is that to you? Suppose you have started a job. Are you under stress to leave her now? Then ask yourself some questions, why are you in this secure? Are you afraid of failing? Do you want to get back in your comfort zone?

By answering these questions, you will know what do you want? Sometimes it happens that creative work requires a lot of energy. The effect of which starts showing in our body. To avoid this, try to take some time out of your busy schedule for friends and family. 

This will also calm your mind. If you are starting to be unhappy with your work, then now is the time to start trying to reframe it. Try this, what is the reason behind your unhappiness? Also, try to find out what work gives you the most pleasure? Do you get motivation from within? If it doesn't come, then give yourself some time or a day. Perhaps, you had drifted away from reality. Try to follow a realistic approach. Now here a question must also be coming inside you that what has to be done to get 'wu we? Or what not to do? The answer is clear that if you are not sincere. If you are not focused. If you do not have responsibility for yourself then you can never achieve the concept of ' Wu - Wei '.

 If you want to be a generous person for the exam, then just saying that you are generous will not make you the person you want to be. To be a generous person, you have to design your life in such a way that you follow the principle of generosity. It is very easy to give motivation to life. But walking a lifetime in that path is very difficult. But it is not impossible. Now how to make difficult possible. This is up to you.

If you want to be a generous person for the exam, then just saying that you are generous will not make you the person you want to be. To be a generous person, you have to design your life in such a way that you follow the principle of generosity. It is very easy to give motivation to life. 

But walking a lifetime in that path is very difficult. But it is not impossible. Now how to make difficult possible. This is up to you. For this, you do not even need to go to any motivation shop. You can motivate yourself too. Try to give life a hard and meaningful goal. When you get that goal. Then start trying to make a way to go to him. Be free and be happy.

Overall, many Chinese philosophies suggest that your relationship with life should be flowing. There should not be any kind of burden in it, many Chinese philosophers have told strict rules. So many have advised living independently. Now it is up to you which one you choose and try to make your life fun.